Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Analyzing day 1 of the public impeachment hearings
William Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, testified today before the House Intelligence Committee. He sat alongside another career State Department official, George Kent. Democrats wanted to prove that President Trump had corrupt intent.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenWilliam Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, testified today before the House Intelligence Committee. He sat alongside another career State Department official, George Kent. Democrats wanted to prove that President Trump had corrupt intent. Republicans wanted to prove that the Democrats were pursuing a politically motivated investigation with no merit.
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5 storiesHighlights and analysis: Day 1 of the public impeachment hearings
William Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, testified today before the House Intelligence Committee. He sat alongside another career State Department official, George Kent.
Read the story14 minTainted drugs may be the cause of some USC student deaths
Nine USC students have died since school started in late August. While campus officials haven’t disclosed the causes behind all of deaths, three have been attributed to suicide. Today, USC President Carol Folt confirmed that LAPD is looking into drug overdose as a potential cause for some of the other deaths.
Read the story8 minClimate change threatens Marshall Islands, where the U.S. has dumped a lot of nuclear waste
In the 1940s and 1950s, the U.S. conducted dozens of nuclear tests on the Marshall Islands. The tests forced people from their homes. When they returned to the islands years later, they were exposed to radioactive material.
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Read the story8 minMaking meat out of air: How does it work?
You’ve heard of Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers, which contain meat made from plants. Now there’s something called “air protein.” That’s meat made from air. Several companies are converting elements from the air into edible protein.
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